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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.26, 6,035.22 and 2,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.26, 6,035.22 and 2,882.66 is: 3,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.26 : 6,035.22 = 2,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.26/6,035.22 = 2,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.26x = 6,035.22 × 2,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.26x = 17,397,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397,457.11/4,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.33

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